How to Get the Most Out of Your Hearing Aids This Year
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, “Among adults aged 70 and older with hearing loss who could benefit from hearing aids, fewer than one in three (30 percent) has ever used them. Even fewer adults aged 20 to 69 (approximately 16 percent) who could benefit from wearing hearing aids have…
The Audiology Offices is Giving away a free pair of hearing aids.
During her 20 years as owner of The Audiology Offices, Dr. Ann DePaolo Wietsma has met many patients with limited finances to obtain quality hearing instruments. Our offices work with the local Lions Clubs to help our neighbors, but are limited to the use of good, reconditioned hearing aids in this program. The Gift of…
How Can Inner Ear Damage Affect Hearing?
The two most common causes of hearing loss are advancing age and exposure to loud noises. Both these causes share something in common: the mechanism behind them is damage to the inner ear. This post reviews how we hear, how the inner ear can be damaged and how this type of damage can be prevented….
Tips for Sharing the Holiday Cheer with a Child Who Has Hearing Loss
Although many people associate hearing loss with older people, the fact is, many children experience hearing loss as well. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately one to three of every 1,000 children has hearing loss, while other studies have estimated this number to be more like two to…
Boo! Protect Your Hearing from Loud Noises This Halloween
Halloween is just a few days away. While we hope everyone has a fun and festive time, it’s important to note that certain Halloween activities like haunted houses, festivals or parties may increase your risk of noise-induced hearing loss. Loud Noises Put Your Hearing at Risk Noise-induced hearing loss occurs when a loud noise harms…
Injuries that Can Cause Hearing Loss
While the most common causes of hearing loss are advanced age and exposure to loud noises, another possible cause is an injury to the head, neck or ear. In this post, we explore how certain injures can impact your hearing and what the studies show. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) If you suffer from a TBI,…
Is There a Link Between Sun Exposure & Hearing Loss?
What are the causes of hearing loss? Most people would name old age and exposure to loud noises, and they’d be correct. However, there’s another lesser-known cause: excessive sun exposure. We review the link between these two conditions in this post. What the Study Shows A Japanese study published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series…
Three Common Causes of Infant Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is more common in older adults. However, anyone can experience the condition, including infants. Let’s look at a few common causes of infant hearing loss and what signs to look out for as a parent. Genetics Is the Leading Cause of Infant Hearing Loss According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
What Smoke Alarms Work Best for People with Hearing Loss?
Having a working smoke detector in your home makes you much safer and keeps you out of harm’s way. In fact, the National Fire Protection Association reports that your risk of dying falls by 55% when you have a working smoke alarm present. However, if you have hearing loss, a blaring smoke alarm may not…
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